DA6 8DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 8DX

DA6 8DX, Bexley has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8DX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA6 postcode area, which has experienced 119 crimes and a crime rate of 10.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA6 8DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8DX, encompassing approximately 3917 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA6 8DX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

DA6 8DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.40800.00%
Drugs82.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.040.00%
Public order41.530.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.26-93.75%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.19-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.08100.00%
Vehicle crime41.53100.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Shoplifting21.02-33.33%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.705.88%
Other theft54.59-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-50.00%
Shoplifting30.7750.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Drugs20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.25240.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.3450.00%
Other theft61.53200.00%
Drugs31.530.00%
Public order30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Robbery30.77200.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.62-72.22%
Anti-social behaviour41.28-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-40.00%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other theft20.51-71.43%
Robbery10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.4920.00%
Other theft74.59133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.79-64.29%
Vehicle crime51.28400.00%
Public order31.28-25.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.830.00%
Public order43.570.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
June 20241
April 202416
January 202418
December 202317
November 20235
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 8DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Standard Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cuxton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Bynon Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Harcourt Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Hanover Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Regency Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. North Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Askern Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Paddock Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Sunland Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Emerton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Charlotte Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1